Question

Which of the following is the best example of a vivid description? a. The two boys were dressed in their work clothes and walked slowly to the park to pick up trash. b. Snails raced past them and the trees seemed to age as they pounded the pavement with one heavy foot after another. c. Dreading the task ahead, the two boys made their way to the park so slowly that time virtually stood still. d. They walked very slowly to the park, thinking how unhappy they were with their punishment.

Answer 1

A. Because you can picture it while the others are harder to picture.

Answer 2

the answer is b. Snails raced past them and the trees seemed to age as they pounded the pavement with one heavy foot after another.

out of all the options, this one is the most descriptive, and make it easy to imagine the scene. it really emphasizes how slow they were going.